Calendar

Feb
26
Sun
TSO Free Concert for Kids @ Tucson Jewish Community Center
Feb 26 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Sunday, March 26 at 2 pm
Percussion Ensemble: “Tommy Tom-tom and Chillin’ Willie Go to the Zoo”
Our old friends Tommy Tom-tom and Chillin’ Willie take a field trip to the
zoo. Join us and learn about the sounds of the animal kingdom.

Sunday, April 23 at 2 pm
Piano Trio and Friends: “Goldilocks and the Three Bears”
The Bear family was in an uproar. Enjoy this delightful retelling of the
classic tale composed by TSO violinist Michael Fan.

Sunday, May 21 at 2 pm
Flute Viola Harp Trio: “Pip and the Pirate”
It was graduation day at the Pirate Academy. Join us for this new musical
adventure by TSO violinist and composer Michael Fan.

Zalman Ber’s Story @ Tucson Jewish Community Center
Feb 26 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Hamentaschen for Hunger @ Congregation Anshei Israel
Feb 26 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

A new experience designed to satisfy both the body and the soul!

This is an opportunity for individuals or families to make your own hamentaschen (take & bake). You will be provided with a set-up of dough, rolling pins, cutters, fillings, a disposable baking pan and instructions. Materials will also be available to make Shalach Manot bags and Purim greeting cards.

“Set-ups” are $18 each; individuals and families can “subscribe” for more than one set-up.
RSVP needed by Feb. 20.

Proceeds will be divided between the Tucson Community Food Bank, LEKET (the national food bank of Israel) and CAI’s Youth Programs. Feel the MITZVAH … DO the MITZVAH!

Chabad 40th Anniversary @ Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale
Feb 26 @ 5:00 pm

Chabad of Arizona will celebrate its 40th Anniversary Dinner and Silent Auction at 5 pm on Feb. 26 at Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale, 5001 N Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale. During the event the Chabad will be honoring Michael and Judith Bernstein, Drs. Barry and Chiky Goldberg, Loren and Barbara Greenberg and Mr. Zalman Segal.

Baby Boomer Baby @ Herberger Theater Center
Feb 26 @ 7:00 pm

Written by and starring National Lampoon’s Tommy Koenig. Tommy’s hilarious, insightful and wildly entertaining flashback through our times and the music that defined it. The Beatles, Madonna, Elton John, Tina Turner, Lady Gaga, James Brown, Santana, Bee Gees, Neil Young, Blondie, Duran Duran, The Ramones, The Eagles, Bruce Springsteen, Human League, RUN-DMC, Billy Joel, Simon & Garfunkel, plus original music and lyrics. Contains some adult language.

Times vary.

Feb
27
Mon
Parkinson’s PWR!Moves 2TM @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Feb 27 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Parkinson’s PWR!Moves 2TM Mon., Feb. 6, 13, 20 & 27 | noon – 1 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 This class includes PWR!Moves 1TM movements in addition to prone and supine floor exercises. Participants must be able to walk 100 feet on their own with or without a cane or walker.  Free to J members; $5 for non-members. Information and registration: 480.481.7090 or healthandfitness@vosjcc.org.

Feb
28
Tue
JEWISH STUDIES LECTURE SERIES AT BETH EMETH CONGREGATION – FEBRUARY @ Beth Emet Congrgation of the West Valley
Feb 28 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

You are all invited to attend the following classes and bring along your friends and neighbors with you, whether they are of the Jewish faith or not. These mini-courses will comprise of three sessions each, which will be held on Tuesday mornings.

 

FEBRUARY 14, 21, 28, 2017

 

9:30 – 10:30 a.m. The story of Joseph in the Quran and the Torah

 

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. The Dead Sea Scrolls

 

There will be no fee, but we ask you to sign up for each class by calling the office 623-584-7210, so that we may know how many handouts to prepare.

 

The classes will be taught by Rabbi Leo Abrami, MAHL. (contributed to the Dead Sea Scrolls Uncovered, Robert Eisenman and Michael Wise)

“Enlightenment” with Rabbi Israel Becker @ Southwest Torah Institute
Feb 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Schmooze & Pastry with Chani @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Feb 28 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Schmooze & Pastry with Chani at the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale from 11 am-noon. Enjoy homemade pastries and stimulating conversation with Chani. A collaboration with Smile On Seniors. Contact Chani at 602-492-7670 or chani@sosaz.org.

Parkinson’s PWR!Moves 1TM @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Feb 28 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Parkinson’s PWR!Moves 1TM Tues., Feb. 7, 14, 21 & 28 | noon – 1 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 This entry-level class features tailored exercises that target motor- and non-motor PD symptoms and improve functional movement. Free to J members; $5 for non-members. Information and registration: 480.481.7090 or healthandfitness@vosjcc.org.

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